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over estimate in cover. Missed three shots, at 

 aou l — 150 3 200, 250 yards, I estimated, but went 

 over every time. Missed two shots at an oryx, only 

 one I saw — 200, 250 yards, thus I estimated, went 

 over both times. Had four shots at aoul in the 

 afternoon, in more open ground, 200 yards sight 

 each time. First, hit just behind shoulder, but 

 too low, dropped. Second, miss — another buck. 

 Third, shot another buck through both shoulders. 

 Found first buck had got up and moved off, fired 

 at him again, hit clean through both shoulders. 

 Shooting in afternoon not so bad. Saw two big 

 bustard, stalk failed, men culpa. Saw crowds of 

 gerenouk. Came across tracks of many galloping 

 horses. Ogaden made a raid into Habr Unis ten 

 days ago, 800 horsemen. Looted about 400 

 camels. The Habr Unis pursued, but failed to 

 recapture much. Five of their horses died from 

 over-galloping. They captured eight horses and 

 five men from the Ogaden, three of whom died. 

 Two were at Syk when I passed through, waiting 

 for ransom. 



10th, Wednesday. — Started at 5.50 a.m. Open 

 plain called Toyo. Stopped at 9.45 under six 

 trees in middle of plain (Ohalelo). Marched at 



